Ordering Number: AS25785
Omi Yari in Shirasaya (NBTHK Hozon Token)
Signature: Soshu Ju Tsunahiro
相州住綱廣
(We divide 4 sections for each sword as Saijyo Saku, Jyojyo Saku, Jyo Saku and Regular Saku).
This spear is ranked as Jyo Saku among the works of Soshu Ju Tsunahiro.
Blade Length: 54.8 cm (21.57 in).
Curvature: 0 cm (0.00 in).
Mekugi Hole: 3.
Width at Base (Motohaba): 2.66 cm (1.05 in).
Thickness of rim (Kasane): 1.24 cm (0.49 in).
Sword Weight: 540 g.
Overall Length in Shirasaya: 141 cm (55.51 in).
Era: Late Muromachi period.
Shape: A long yari bearing the signature Soshu Ju Tsunahiro.
Jigane: Well-forged ko-itame hada forming a fine-quality jigane.
Hamon: Nie-deki suguha.
Features: The Tsunahiro school of Soshu is said to have originated in the late Kamakura period, and successive generations continued forging swords through the Edo period. This example is considered to have been made during the Muromachi period.
Aoi Art’s Comment: This is a Sue-Koto yari designated as a Ryo Wazamono (well-cutting blade), making it a particularly noteworthy example.
NBTHK Hozon Token.
Aoi Art estimation paper: Whole Oshigata.
Please note: The price does not include the international shipping fees.
Auction Starting Price:380,000JPY
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